Bastille Day 2010

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Bastille Day is July 14, 2010. Celebrate avec les amies!

Chloe’s French Cafe: Two ooohlala events at Chloe’s. Through this week, the restaurant will serve a special luncheon of Crepe jambon Gruyere with roasted sweet peppers, Salade verte, Parisian style pistachio macaron, a glass of dry Rose wine and complimentary French beret for just $15.95 plus tax. On Saturday, the 17th the cafe hosts a luncheon with live French music from Deborah Kuhl. On the menu, Poulet Provencal, Summer squash potato gratin, Roasted vegetable melange and strawberry Napoleon. Price is $28.50/person plus tax. Includes a complimentary French beret. A selection of French & Sonoma wines will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle. RSVP by calling the cafe at 707-528-3095. Seating is limited to 40 guests. Lunch starts at 12:00 pm. 3883 Airway Dr,
Santa Rosa.

Bistro M: Three-course Bastille meal for $30, offering a choice of appetizer (Escargots or French Onion Soup), entrée (Bouillabaisse or Steak Frites with Sauce Béarnaise) and dessert (Tarte aux Citron or Mousse au Chocolat). Two drink specials ­ Kir Royale and Pernod ­ will also be offered for $6. Bistro M will continue to offer its regular menu as well. Reservations are suggested, but not required. For more information, contact the restaurant at 707-838-3118. 610 McClelland Drive, Windsor.

Meanwhile, in Napa…Gott’s Roadside (formerly Taylor’s Refresher): To celebrate Bastille Day this Wednesday July 14, Gott’s Roadside will be pouring winemaker Philippe Melka’s prized 2007 Métisse. Chef Rick Robinson has created a special Bastille Day only Franco-American hamburger brimming with sautéed mushroom duxelle and melted Gruyere ($9.99) to compliment Melka’s wine. Fries + mayo optional and recommended. Melka’s wife, Cherie will be at Gott’s Roadside in St. Helena from 5-7pm (Philippe will be in SF at the Ferry Bldg Gott’s from 12-2 and 5-7pm.

2 Comments

Everyday man

July 18, 2010

Thats the great thing about Paris and France, it has a culture of it’s own and isn’t trying to be something it isn’t. If you go to most Sonoma County French restaurants they make substandard French standard dishes. Where is the Basque, Alsatian and others. Thats the problem. Even the French, especially the French eat brains, intestines, organs and it’s wonderful stuff. The moment California tries to replicate, it’s gets turned into overwhelming sauce, too much salt, all white or steak meat and the art of food is lost. Stop paying for infused this and that, lay off the salt and demand better food and small quantities. Then you’ll get you money’s worth and great food at the same time. However it’s probably just a Sonoma County dream.